The Honda CBX 1000 is a motorcycle model from 1979 with a four stroke, transverse six cylinder engine, DOHC, and 4 valves per cylinder. Its capacity is 1047 cc / 63.9 cu-in and it has a compression ratio of 9.3:1. The motorcycle is equipped with six 28mm Keihin carburetors and electronic ignition, while the transmission is a 5-speed system. The front and rear suspension are an air-assisted fork and an adjustable dual damping swingarm, respectively. The front and rear brakes are two 276mm discs and a single 296mm disc. The bike has a top speed of 218.8 km/h and can travel up to 39.2 mpg. It has a seat height of 810 mm / 31.9 in and a ground clearance of 150 mm / 5.906 in. With a length of 2220 mm / 87 in, a width of 780 mm / 31 in, and a height of 1145 mm / 45.1 in, this motorcycle has a wet weight of 272.1 kg / 599.9 lbs. It is capable of braking from 60-0 mph in 40.8m and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.9 sec at a speed of 185.3 km/h. Overall, the Honda CBX 1000 is a powerful and reliable motorcycle that was popular in its time.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Honda CBX 1000
| Year | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse six cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1047 cc / 63.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 64.5 x 53.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Induction | 6x 28mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 105 hp / 76.6 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 85 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 52.27 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet plate clutch |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 12.90 2nd 9.26 3rd 7.35 4th 6.35 5th 5.49 |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 160 mm / 6.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Adjustable dual damping swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 100 / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 276mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 296mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 V19 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.25 V18 |
| Rake | 27.25 degrees |
| Trail | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2220 mm / 87 in Width 780 mm / 31 in Height 1145 mm / 45.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.86 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.906 in. |
| Dry Weight | 247 kg / 544.5 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 272.1 kg / 599.9 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 39.2 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | – / 40.8m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.9 sec / 185.3 km/h |
| Top Speed | 218.8 km/h |
| Reviews | Road tests |
